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30 Cards in this Set
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What is the definition of infertility?
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One year of no conception without use of contraception.
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How many cycles can one expect to attempt before successful pregnancy?
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3-4 cycles can be normal.
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How is semen analyzed?
What portion of collection is most important? |
Via semen analysis. Should always be examined.
First few drops of semen are where the most active spermatozoa reside. Must analyze several times. |
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What is the volume of normal sperm ejaculate
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2-5 mL. 10/20 million sperm/mL is normal amounts.
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What is the SINGLE MOST IMPORTANT FACTOR IN ASSESSING REPRODUCTIVE CAPACITY OF SEMEN?
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Sperm motility!W
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If azopermy is the problem, what could be causes?
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1) Orchitis (mumps)
2) Ischemia to testes 3) Chromosomal abnormalities (klinefelter) |
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If azospermy is problem and testes are normal, what should be considered?
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DUCTAL OBSTRUCTION
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When is it indicated to perform intrauterine insemination?
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1) Cervical infertility
2) Poor sperm motility 3) PERFORM when it is ovulatorily appropriate |
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What is a spinnbarkheit?
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A string of mucosa that appears around the time of ovulation.
Multiple tests AROUND time of ovulation w/o spinnbarkheit could be a problem. |
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How many days post-ovulation does menses occur/
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14 days +/- 2 days.
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What is the relevance of body temperature testing during ovulation?
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Increase in body temperature due to progesterone released from corpus luteum.
This rise in temperature may persist if pregnancy occurs. |
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What is the minimum amoutn of progesterone to be present at time of ovulation?
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>3 ng/ml
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Amenorrhea is almost always associated with what?
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FAILURE OF OVULATION.
Length of post-ovulatory phase is NOT VARIABLE. |
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Why is it important to distinguish between oligomenorrhea or amenorrhea?
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Important because women with oligomenorrhea are much better CANDIDATES for ovulation indction.
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What is the effect of stress on menstrual cycle?
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Stress can block LH surge. Cortisol blocks GnRH as well. i
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What is the definition of infertility?
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One year of no conception without use of contraception.
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How many cycles can one expect to attempt before successful pregnancy?
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3-4 cycles can be normal.
|
|
How is semen analyzed?
What portion of collection is most important? |
Via semen analysis. Should always be examined.
First few drops of semen are where the most active spermatozoa reside. Must analyze several times. |
|
What is the volume of normal sperm ejaculate
|
2-5 mL. 10/20 million sperm/mL is normal amounts.
|
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What is the SINGLE MOST IMPORTANT FACTOR IN ASSESSING REPRODUCTIVE CAPACITY OF SEMEN?
|
Sperm motility!W
|
|
If azopermy is the problem, what could be causes?
|
1) Orchitis (mumps)
2) Ischemia to testes 3) Chromosomal abnormalities (klinefelter) |
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If azospermy is problem and testes are normal, what should be considered?
|
DUCTAL OBSTRUCTION
|
|
When is it indicated to perform intrauterine insemination?
|
1) Cervical infertility
2) Poor sperm motility 3) PERFORM when it is ovulatorily appropriate |
|
What is a spinnbarkheit?
|
A string of mucosa that appears around the time of ovulation.
Multiple tests AROUND time of ovulation w/o spinnbarkheit could be a problem. |
|
How many days post-ovulation does menses occur/
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14 days +/- 2 days.
|
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What is the relevance of body temperature testing during ovulation?
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Increase in body temperature due to progesterone released from corpus luteum.
This rise in temperature may persist if pregnancy occurs. |
|
What is the minimum amoutn of progesterone to be present at time of ovulation?
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>3 ng/ml
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Amenorrhea is almost always associated with what?
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FAILURE OF OVULATION.
Length of post-ovulatory phase is NOT VARIABLE. |
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Why is it important to distinguish between oligomenorrhea or amenorrhea?
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Important because women with oligomenorrhea are much better CANDIDATES for ovulation indction.
|
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What is the effect of stress on menstrual cycle?
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Stress can block LH surge. Cortisol blocks GnRH as well. i
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